Larry Coryell: Jazz Guitar (Book)

The Book is very good for the advanced guitarplayer who wants to learn more about Improvisation and Jazz, esapecially in the beginning. This practical book with CD helps guitarists improve their ability to play over changes better understand jazz harmony and expand their jazz vocabulary. Using examples from his own experiences playing with many well-known musicians top fusion guitarist Larry Coryell provides dozens of musical exercises - plus original compositions - that challenge guitarists to increase flexibility in their thinking and playing. Topics new approaches to playing accompaniment ( comping ); integrating chords and scales in jazz solos; interpreting chord changes; and improvising - the art of creating music spontaneously with other players.

this Practical Book With Cd Helps Guitarists Improve Their Ability To Play Over Changes, Better Understand Jazz Harmony, And Expand Their Jazz Vocabulary. Using Examples From His Own Experience, Larry Coryell Provides Dozens Of Musical Exercises -- Plus Original Compositions -- That Challenge Guitarists To Increase Flexibility In Their Thinking And Playing. Topics Include New Approaches To Playing Accompaniment (comping), Integrating Chords And Scales In Jazz Solos, Interpreting Chord Changes, And Improvising.

"This anecdotal workbook by top fusion guitarist Larry Coryell will help you improve your ability to play over changes, better understand jazz harmony, and expand your jazz vocabulary. Illustrating specific lessons with his own experiences, Coryell provides dozens of exercises - plus original compositions - that challenge you to increase flexibility and creativity in your thinking as well as your playing. The companion CD lets you hear exactly how this music should sound."--Jacket JAZZ GUITAR-CREATIVE COMPING SOLOING AND IMPROV (W/CD) LARRY CORYELL